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Comer Subpoenas Key USDA Official Over Arbitrary Enforcement of Horse Protection Act

 House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today issued a subpoena to a key official at U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to further investigate the USDA’s arbitrary enforcement of the Horse Protection Act (HPA) and the final rule titled Horse Protection Amendments.

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  • An update to end 2024

    I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and wonderful holiday season. It is a perfect time to spend with our families, friends and loved ones when we can relax and break from the pressures and anxieties that are a part of our daily lives. Read More

  • Equine Obituary – Jose’ Jose’

    It is a sad day at Sugar Creek. It is a day we have never wanted to think about but knew it was inevitable. The great Jose’ Jose’ has been humanely laid to rest. Our hearts are broken but we are so grateful to have been associated with such a great. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. Read More

  • Obituary – Connie Craddock

    Connie Claire Craddock, age 74 of Joelton, TN passed away on Saturday December 14, 2024.  She was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by her parents, Jack Harrison Campbell Sr., and Amelia Claire Hartman Campbell; daughters, Shannon Wix and Lisa Smotherman; brother, Jack Harrison Campbell, Jr. and son in law Mark Craddock. Read More

  • SCWHA announces 2025 Board of Directors

    The South Carolina Walking Horse Association is proud to announce the results of the recent election for the Board of Directors. Congratulations to Macy Woody-Norwood, Beth Tucker, Patricia Hiott, Curtis Thompson, Dr. Larry Heiden, and Angie Kohl.  Read More

  • Mark your calendar for the WHTA Annual Awards Banquet & Country Extravaganza

    The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association will host their Annual Awards Banquet on February 14 & 15, 2025, at the Embassy Suites in Franklin, Tennessee. The hotel reservation deadline is January 8, 2025. The room rate discount is $172 per night. Rooms can be booked using the link or by calling 615-515-5151. Complimentary parking is offered to all attending. Read More

  • Cottonwood hosts Irish equestrian

    Cottonwood Farms hosted Mike Nurse, an avid equestrian from Ireland on his first visit to America.  Nurse participates in show jumping in his native Ireland and wanted to ride a performance Tennessee Walking Horse on his visit to America.  The entire team at Cottonwood said Nurse was a natural and fit right in on a performance Tennessee Walking Horse.  Nurse rode Smokestack Lightning and three-time world champion Ultra Grey Pistol. Read More

  • Obituary – Truman Volkart

    Truman Volkart, 78, of, Tipton, MO passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Resthaven Convalescent Care in Sedalia, MO.  He was born on December 7, 1945 in Hanover, IL the son of Chris Volkart and Minnie (Bolinger) Volkart both of whom preceded him in death.   Read More

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  • TWHBEA wraps up another successful year

    The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeder’s & Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) concluded another year of financial growth at the annual International Board of Directors’ meeting on December 7, 2024. Read More
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